7 November 2012

Nov 07, 2012

A trough in the eastern states is triggering severe thunderstorms and potential for heavy rain . It will continue to move east with rain and thunderstorms extending further north east over the next couple of days. The trough and rain will clear New South Wales overnight Friday and off the Queensland coast late Saturday although part of the trough will remain over the northern parts of the continent triggering further showers and potential thunderstorms across the northern Tropics.

Another trough expected to cross the continent late in the weekend and early next week is expected to remain weak and relatively inactive with the main feature a cool to mild wind change behind it. Highs either side of the late weekend trough will keep most areas stable once the current active rain bearing trough clears in the next couple of days.